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Dragon Scale Lentil Soup

20 Minutes

6 Servings

This hearty lentil soup is chock full of protein and veggies -- perfect for keeping toasty warm on a cold winter's night.

Dragon Scale Lentil Soup

Steps

1. Chop carrot and onion; dice onion and mince garlic

2. Set Instant Pot to “sauté” setting and add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Stir for about 5 minutes (until softened)

3. Add crushed tomatoes, stock, and finally lentils (ahem, dragon scales) and stir well. Add any seasoning you prefer: crushed red pepper flakes, rosemary, thyme, basil, etc all go well with this soup!

4. Set Instant Pot to the most basic “pressure cook” setting and set the timer for 12 minutes, sealing pressure lid when you close it

5. Once timer goes off, be sure to release ALL pressure before opening the lid -- At this point, stir in spinach (and red wine vinegar, if you choose)

6. Leave Instant Pot on “keep warm” for 2-3 minutes to incorporate greens, stirring occasionally

7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve immediately with fresh parsley

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded

  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced

  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz size)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups dried green lentils

  • 3 cups spinach, lightly chopped

  • 3 celery stalks with leafy tops, chopped

  • 4 large carrots, chopped

  • 4 cups bone broth or stock, any variety

  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

  • Salt + pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, rosemary, and thyme to taste

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